BOTANICAL: Aquilegia x hybrida

PRONOUNCED: a-kwi-LEE-jee-uh hy-BRID-uh

COMMON: Columbine BLOOM HEIGHT LIGHT ZONE Late May to July 18" - 3 ft. Sun 4 - 9 May - Bicolor, purple, red, yellow or white COMMENTS: These popular hybrids produce 3- to 4-inch, mostly long-spurred flowers in bright and unusual colors. Delicate, pastel colors endure longer if provided light shade. Do not collect and plant garden-gathered seeds since it produces highly erratic results. Well-drained, sandy and constantly moist soil is preferred.